Number arrested during Gaza protest at Leinster House

Updated / Monday, 31 Mar 2025 12:34

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A number of people have been arrested at Leinster House as gardaí tried to remove protesters that were blocking the gates of the building.

The protesters from Mothers Against Genocide staged a sleep-out at the gates to mark the ongoing violence in Gaza and to coincide with Mother’s Day.

A large number of gardaí assembled at the gate at around 8.15am and removed the protesters.

In the course of that operation, a number of arrests were made.

In a statement, gardaí said a number of people were arrested for public order offences and are currently being held at garda stations in Dublin.

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said: “It is outrageous that gardaí used force against mothers protesting against genocide. Multiple women have been arrested and are being held in garda stations around the city centre.”

Mr Murphy said the group were “peaceful protesters demanding that the Government enact the Occupied Territories Bill, as was promised during the election, and making a stand against Israel’s genocide in Gaza”.

Deputy Murphy called for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the matter.